Three-week international break a concern - Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says the three-week international break is a “concern” for Real Madrid, with several key players facing a demanding schedule after the World Cup.
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"The international break does concern me. It's a lot of time."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
"We'll see how we can go about this and work with the rest of the players. But not having players at my disposal for three weeks is a difficult situation."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
"I totally respect the players' decisions and I don't want to dramatise too much, but very often they pick up injuries during those breaks and right after returning from an international break."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
"He is a unique kind of player, extremely important for the team."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
Key People
Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager with a celebrated coaching career.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Marc Cucurella is a full-back for Chelsea and a Spanish national team player.
Vinicius Jr is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills and performances on the field.
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Jose Mourinho says the three-week international break is a “concern” for Real Madrid, with several key players facing a demanding schedule after the World Cup.
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